Just published by the US Government:
Health Disparities: A Case for Closing the Gap
A few interesting things:
- I did not realize how low the insurance rate was for Natives. Easily understandable given the conditions in which many NDNs (WADDIE WASAP) find themselves. But statistics are always shocking for me.
- The only mention of an Asian disparity is cervical cancer (and Pap smears) among Vietnamese women.
- The report states, “Preventative care is paramount to stopping the root causes of disease as well as detecting diseases in their early stages when treatment is most effective.” I see Mrs. Obama pushing for healthier eating habits. Oh god obesity troubles me on so many different levels (I need to overcome this if I am to serve the public in my future). I know that abstinence-only is no longer receiving funding (praise the gods!). Where’s a push for increased adherence to vaccine schedules? Or early detection?
